OPERATING PROCEDURES

for the
EZCT and EZCT-10
Digital Current Transformer Tester

Vanguard Instruments Co., Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Ave.
Ontario, California 91761

TEL: 909-923-9390 July 2005

FAX: 909-923-9391 REV. 2
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SAFETY SUMMARY

This manual applies to Model EZCTand EZCT-10 . The operating procedures are
virtually the same for all models, any differences in operation are clearly described in the step-
by-step procedures.

Follow Exact Operating Procedures

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safety hazards, damage the EZCT, or cause errors in the test results; Vanguard Instruments Co.,
Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of the EZCT.
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of test set-up, test hookups,
testing, and test-lead disconnects.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This device shall be used only by trained operators.
All Current Transformers under test shall be off line and fully isolated.

Always ground the EZCTand EZCT-10to a substation ground

before connecting the test cables to a transformer.

Precaution with High Test Voltage

Because the EZCT can produce a voltage up to 1,200Vac, this high voltage can cause severe
injury, death, and/or equipment damage. The device shall be used only by trained operators.

Do Not Test Current Transformers in Circuit

Never attempt to test any Current Transformer still connected to a circuit. All Current
Transformer terminals shall be isolated before conducting any test with the EZCT.

Do Not Modify Test Equipment

Because of the risk of introducing unknown hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to any Model EZCT Test unit. To ensure that all designed safety
features are maintained, it is recommended that repairs be performed only by Vanguard
Instruments Co. factory personnel or by an authorized repair service. Unauthorized
modifications can cause serious safety hazards and will nullify the manufacturer's warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Summary
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Applicability.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.General Description .............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Functional Description.......................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Furnished Test Accessories................................................................................................... 4
2.0 EZCTand EZCT-10Specifications................................................................................... 5
3.0 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.......................................................................................... 7
3.1 EZCT Controls & Indicators................................................................................................. 7
3.2 EZCT-10 Controls & Indicators ........................................................................................... 9
4.0 PRETEST SETUP ................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Operating Voltages ............................................................................................................. 11
4.2 EZCT LCD Contrast Control.............................................................................................. 11
4.3 EZCT Printer Control ......................................................................................................... 11
4.4 RS-232C Computer-Interface port...................................................................................... 11
4.5 EZCT Printer Paper............................................................................................................. 11
5.0 EZCT CABLE CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................... 12
6.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 15
6.1 Run Test Procedure............................................................................................................. 15
6.1.1 Run Excitation and Ratio test .......................................................................................... 15
6.1.2 Run Ratio Only Test ........................................................................................................ 21
6.2 EZCT Test Record ID ......................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 Enter Test Record ID Procedure ...................................................................................... 24
6.2.2 EZCT Test (Shot) Record ID Directory........................................................................... 26
6.2.3 Load Test Record ID Procedure....................................................................................... 28
6.3 Restore Record Procedure................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Print Record Procedure ....................................................................................................... 30
6.5 Print Test Record Directory Procedure .............................................................................. 33
6.6 Erase Test Record Procedure .............................................................................................. 35
6.7 Computer Interface Procedure ............................................................................................ 36
6.8 Set EZCT Real Time Clock Procedures ............................................................................. 37
6.9 Set Knee Point Marker........................................................................................................ 38
6.10 Print (Z) Impedance In The Tabulated Results ................................................................. 39
6.11 Diagnostic ......................................................................................................................... 41

Appendix A EZCT Troubleshooting Guide

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 EZCTSpecifications...................................................................................................... 5
Table 2 EZCT-10Specifications ................................................................................................ 6
Table 3 EZCT Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................... 8
Table 4 EZCT Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 10
Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test ........................................................................................ 15
Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test (continued)..................................................................... 16
Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test (continued)..................................................................... 17
Table 6 Run Ratio Only Test ....................................................................................................... 21
Table 6 Run Ratio Only Test (continued).................................................................................... 22
Table 7 Enter Test Record ID Procedure ..................................................................................... 24
Table 7 Enter Test Record ID Procedure (continued).................................................................. 25
Table 8 Print Test Record ID Directory Procedure...................................................................... 26
Table 9 Load Test Record ID Directory Procedure ..................................................................... 28
Table 10 Review Record Procedure............................................................................................. 29
Table 10 Review Record Procedure (continued) ......................................................................... 30
Table 11 Print Record Procedures ............................................................................................... 30
Table 12 Print Test Record Directory .......................................................................................... 33
Table 13 Erase Test Record Procedure ........................................................................................ 35
Table 14 Computer Interface Procedures..................................................................................... 36
Table 15 Set Clock Procedures .................................................................................................... 37
Table 16 Set Knee Point Marker Procedures ............................................................................... 38
Table 17 Print Impedance Procedures.......................................................................................... 39
Table 18 EZCT Diagnostic Procedures ....................................................................................... 41

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 EZCT Control Panel (Controls and Indicators) ........................................................... 7
Figure 2 EZCT-10 Control Panel (Controls and Indicators) ...................................................... 9
Figure 3 Typical EZCT Cable Connection .................................................................................. 12
Figure 4 Connection to CTs on Wye Transformer....................................................................... 13
Figure 5 Connection to CTs on a Delta Transformer................................................................... 13
Figure 6 Typical EZCT Connection to Multiple CTs .................................................................. 14
Figure 7 Typical EZCT Tabulated Report Printout.................................................................. 19
Figure 8 Typical EZCTExcitation Graph................................................................................. 20
Figure 9 Ratio Only Test Report Printout .................................................................................... 23
Figure 10 Test Record ID Directory Printout............................................................................... 27
Figure11Ty picalEZCT“ Abbrevia t
ed”Ta bul a te dRe s ul tsPr intOut ........................................ 31
Figure 12 Typical Graphic Results Print Out With Multiple Excitation Curves ......................... 32
Figure 13 Typical Test Record Directory Printout....................................................................... 34
Figure 14 Tabulated Report with Impedance Print Out ............................................................... 40

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Applicability
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1.2.General Description
The EZCT is a microprocessor based current transformer (CT) test set. This rugged yet portable
test set measures CT excitation voltage and current, turns ratio, and winding polarity on single or
multi-ratio current transformers.
The EZCT provides a variable AC test voltage up to 1,200Vac for the CT excitation test. Test
voltage and excitation current readings are displayed on the LCD and recorded during a test.
Once the test is completed, users can print the CT excitation curves and test data and/or save the
test results in FLASH EEPROM.
The CT turns ratio is determined by dividing the measured excitation voltage applied to the CT
secondary winding by the induced voltage measured on the CT primary winding.

The EZCT has a 16-key pushbutton pad for entering test parameters and control functions. Test
voltage is raised or lowered by a Voltage Control knob. A 4-line by 20-character LCD readout is
used for displaying control-option menus and test data. The EZCT has a built-in thermal printer,
for printing test data on 4.5-inch-wide thermal sensitive paper.

The EZCT can be used in the stand-alone-mode or in the computer-control mode. In stand-alone
mode, all tests are conducted from the EZCT front panel. Operation only requires connecting the
test leads to the current transformer primary and secondary windings and following the test
sequence displayed on the LCD. Knee point voltages (IEEE 45, IEEE 30, ANSI 10/50) are
calculated automatically by the EZCT. Current transformer excitation curves, knee point
voltages, and turns ratio can be printed on the thermal printer.
Up to 10 tests can be stored in one record. A test contains excitation curve data (typically, 32 data
points per curve), knee point voltages, and turns ratio reading. Up to 128 records can be stored in
FLASH EEPROM memory. Operators can recall the stored test records at a later time for review
and printing.
The Computer Interface mode allows the user to run excitation and ratio tests from the PC or to
retrievet estr ecordss tore dint heEZCTt ot hePC’ sme mor y.
A RS232 serial cable, and a Windows-Based PC Current Transformer Analysis Software (on
CD) is supplied with each EZCT.
This manual will focus on the stand-alone mode for the EZCT.

1.3 Functional Description

The EZCT performs the current transformer excitation test following the ANSI/IEEE C57.13.1-
1981 (IEEE Guide for Testing of Relaying Field Current Transformers). To find the current
transformer excitation curve, the EZCT applies an AC test voltage to the secondary winding of
the current transformer. The test voltage is first raised until the current transformer achieves
saturation. The test voltage is then slowly lowered to zero volts. Test voltage and current
readings are recorded until the test voltage reaches zero volts.
Knee point voltages (IEEE-30, IEEE-45, ANSI-10/50) are calculated automatically by the EZCT.

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The current transformer turns ratio is measured using the voltage method (ANSI/IEEE
C57.12.90). The transformer turns ratio percentage error can also be calculated if required. The
EZCT can measure turns ratios from 0.8 to 5,000.00 to one.

Three test voltage ranges (50Vac, 200Vac, 1,200Vac) are available for the excitation test.
Both the EZCT and EZCT-10 have the same functional features. The only difference is that the
EZCT-10 has more output current on the 50Vac and the 200Vac test voltages.
The EZCT test voltage and current output ranges are: 50Vac @ 2A, 200Vac @ 2A, 1200Vac @
1.2A
The EZCT-10 test voltage and current output ranges are: 50Vac @ 10A, 200Vac @ 10A,
1200Vac @ 1.2A

WARNING
Never change the test voltage range during a test. Failure to observe this warning may damage
the EZCT.

1.4 Furnished Test Accessories

The EZCT is supplied with a power cord, a roll of 4.5-inch-wide thermal printer paper, one 35-
foot H test cable, one 20 foot X cable, one ground cable, a duffel bag and a shipping case.

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2.0 EZCTAND EZCT-10SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1 EZCTSpecifications
MODEL................................................... EZCT

TYPE ...................................................... Special-purpose test equipment, Current Transformer tester

POWER .................................................. 85 to 132Vac or 200-240Vac (factory preset), 50/60 Hz

SIZE (inches) .......................................... 16.8 wide by 12.6 high by 10.6 deep

WEIGHT ................................................. Less than 35 lbs

TEST VOLTAGE .................................... 0 to 50Vac @ 2A max.

0 to 200Vac @ 2A max.
0 to 1,200Vac @ 1.2 max (5 min on, 10 min off)

VOLTAGE READING RANGE ............... 0 TO 1,250Vac, Accuracy: 1.0% of reading, 0.5 volt

CURRENT READING RANGE............... 0 to 2 A, Accuracy: 1% of reading, 0.02A

TURN RATIO RANGE............................ 0.8 to 99; Accuracy: 0.5%

100 to 999; Accuracy: 1.0%
1000 to 5000; Accuracy: 2.0%
PHASE ANGLE MEASUREMENT ......... 0 to 360 degrees, Accuracy: 1.0 degree

DISPLAY ................................................ Backlit LCD, 4 lines by 20 characters

CONTROLS............................................ Keypad: 10 alpha-numeric keys and 6 function keys

PRINTER ................................................ Thermal printer (prints on 4.5-inch-wide thermal paper)

COMPUTER INTERFACE...................... RS-232C; 19,200 Baud

PC SOFTWARE ..................................... Windows XP-based CT Analysis Program with each unit

TEST STORAGE.................................... 128 records (of 10 curves)

ENVIRONMENT ..................................... Operating: 0

C to 55
C; Storage: -40
C to 65
C

FURNISHED ........................................... One power cord, One 35-ft H test cable, One 20-ft X test
Cable, One ground cable, One cable bag, One carrying case

EXPENDABLES ..................................... Paper, thermally sensitive, 4.5-inch wide roll

(VIC part # TP-4)

WARRANTY ........................................... One-year warranty on parts and labor; post warranty service
contracts available

NOTE:
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THEABOVESPECI
FICATI
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DATNOMI NG VOLTAGEANDATATEMPERATUREOF25
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F)
EZCT SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE UPGRADED AND CHANGED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE .
▪

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Table 2 EZCT-10Specifications

MODEL................................................... EZCT-10

TYPE ...................................................... Special-purpose test equipment, Current Transformer

tester

POWER .................................................. 85 to 132Vac or 200-240Vac (factory preset), 50/60 Hz

SIZE (inches) .......................................... 16.8 wide by 12.6 high by 10.6 deep

WEIGHT ................................................. Less than 35 lbs

TEST VOLTAGE .................................... 0 to 50Vac @ 10A max.

0 to 200Vac @ 10A max.
0 to 1,200Vac @ 1.2A max (5 min on, 10 min off)

VOLTAGE READING RANGE ............... 0 TO 1,250Vac, Accuracy: 1.0% of reading, 0.5 volt

CURRENT READING RANGE............... 0 to 2 A, Accuracy: 1.0% of reading, 0.02A

TURN RATIO RANGE............................ 0.8 to 99; Accuracy: 0.5%

100 to 999; Accuracy: 1.0%
1000 to 5000; Accuracy: 2.0%
PHASE ANGLE MEASUREMENT ......... 0 to 360 degrees, Accuracy: 1.0 degree

DISPLAY ................................................ Back-lit LCD, 4 lines by 20 characters

CONTROLS............................................ Keypad: 10 alpha-numeric keys and 6 function keys

PRINTER ................................................ Thermal printer (prints on 4.5-inch-wide thermal paper)

COMPUTER INTERFACE...................... RS-232C; 19,200 Baud

PC SOFTWARE ..................................... Windows XP-based CT Analysis Program with each unit

TEST STORAGE.................................... 128 records (of 10 curves)

ENVIRONMENT ..................................... Operating: 0

C to 55
C; Storage: -40
C to 65
C

FURNISHED ........................................... One power cord, One 35-ft H test cable, One 20-ft X test
Cable, One ground cable, One cable bag, One carrying case.

EXPENDABLES ..................................... Paper, thermally sensitive, 4.5-inch wide roll

(VIC part # TP-4)

WARRANTY ........................................... One-year warranty on parts and labor; post warranty service
contracts available

NOTE:
▪
THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS ARE VALID AT NOMINAL OPERATING VOLTAGE AND AT A TEMPERATURE OF 25 
C (77
F)
▪ 10 SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE UPGRADED AND CHANGED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
EZCT-

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3.0 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.1 EZCT Controls & Indicators
(See Figure 1 and refer to Table 3.0).
The EZCT controls and indicators are shown in a panel illustration (see Figure 1). Pointing
leader lines reference each item in the figure with an index number. Each index number is cross-
referenced to a functional description in Table 3.0, which describes the purpose of each item on
the control panel. Although the purpose of these controls and the display may seem obvious,
users should become familiar with them before attempting to use the EZCT. Accidental misuse
of the controls will usually cause no serious loss of data or equipment damage. First-time users
should review and become familiar with the Safety Summary located in the front section of this
manual.

Figure 1 EZCT Control Panel (Controls and Indicators)

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Table 3 EZCT Controls and Indicators
Fig. 1
Index PANEL MARKING FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1 X1 X2 Current transformer excitation voltage. Each set
of connectors contains a test voltage output
connector and sense lead connector.
2 (no marking) H cable shield connector (1).
3 H1 H2 Current transformer primary input connectors (2).
4 50V Test voltage range selector switch.
200V
1200V
5 HIGH VOLTAGE Warning indicator; red LED; Lights when test
PRESENT voltage is present at the test terminals (X1 & X2).

6 120/240 Vac, 8A, 50-60Hz Input power connector with third wire safety
I/O ground and 20A built-in circuit breaker.

7 (no marking) AC receptacle.

8 GROUND Ground Stud
9 RS-232C Connector, 9-pin; Serial interface-port connector
(female DB type) to allow the EZCT to be
controlled by an IBM-compatible PC.
PIN SIGNAL
2 Tx
3 Rx
5 Signal Gnd

10 VOLTAGE Test voltage control knob

CONTROL
11 (no marking) Operating key-pad controls; 10 alpha-numeric
keys and 6 function keys (i.e., START, STOP,
CLEAR, ENTER, & CONTRAST/PAPER
positioning & ).
12 (no marking) Display, back-lighted liquid crystal (LCD); 4-line
by 20-character; sunlight readable; displays test
menus (operator options), status, and test results
13 (no marking) Built-in thermal printer; prints test result data on
4.5-inch-wide thermal paper.

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3.2 EZCT-10 Controls & Indicators
(See Figure 2 and refer to Table 4.0).
The EZCT-10 controls and indicators are shown in a panel illustration (see Figure 2). Pointing
leader lines reference each item in the figure with an index number. Each index number is cross-
referenced to a functional description in Table 4.0, which describes the purpose of each item on
the control panel. Although the purpose of these controls and the display may seem obvious,
users should become familiar with them before attempting to use the EZCT-10. Accidental
misuse of the controls will usually cause no serious loss of data or equipment damage. First-time
users should review and become familiar with the Safety Summary located in the front section of
this manual.

Figure 2 EZCT-10 Control Panel (Controls and Indicators)

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Table 4 EZCT Controls and Indicators
Fig. 2
Index PANEL MARKING FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1 X1 X2 Current transformer excitation voltage. Each set
of connectors contains a test voltage output
connector and sense lead connector.
2 (no marking) H cable shield connector (1).
3 H1 H2 Current transformer primary input connectors (2).
4 50V Test voltage range selector switch.
200V
1200V
5 HIGH VOLTAGE Warning indicator; red LED; Lights when test
PRESENT voltage is present at the test terminals (X1 & X2).

6 120/240 Vac, 8A, 50-60Hz Input power connector with third wire safety
I/O ground and 20A built-in circuit breaker.

7 (no marking) AC receptacle.

8 GROUND Ground Stud
9 RS-232C Connector, 9-pin; Serial interface-port connector
(female DB type) to allow the EZCT to be
controlled by an IBM-compatible PC.
PIN SIGNAL
2 Tx
3 Rx
5 Signal Gnd

10 VOLTAGE Test voltage control knob

CONTROL
11 (no marking) Operating key-pad controls; 10 alpha-numeric
keys and 6 function keys (i.e., START, STOP,
CLEAR, ENTER, & CONTRAST/PAPER
positioning & ).
12 (no marking) Display, back-lighted liquid crystal (LCD); 4-line
by 20-character; sunlight readable; displays test
menus (operator options), status, and test results
13 (no marking) Built-in thermal printer; prints test result data on
4.5-inch-wide thermal paper.

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4.0 PRETEST SETUP
4.1 Operating Voltages
The EZCT operating voltages are pre-set for 90-130Vac, 50/60Hz or 210-240Vac, 50/60Hz. at
the factory.
4.2 EZCT LCD Contrast Control
The EZCT uses a 4 lines by 16 characters back-lighted LCD. To Darken the LCD display, press
andholdt he“ Pape rCont r
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4.4 RS-232C Computer-Interface port

An IBM PC software package supplied with each EZCT allows the user to retrieve test records
stored in the EZCT memory or control the EZCT from the PC.

4.5 EZCT Printer Paper

The EZCT printer uses 4.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. We recommend
that to maintain the highest quality printing and to avoid paper jamming, use paper supplied by
our factory. Paper can be ordered from two sources, as follows:

Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Ave
Ontario, CA 91761
Tel: 909-923-9390
Fax: 909-923-9391
Part Number: TP-4 Paper

Or

BG Instrument Co.
12607 E. Trent Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216
Tel: 509-893-9881
Fax: 509-893-9803
Part Number: TP-4 paper

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5.0 EZCT CABLE CONNECTIONS
Always connect the EZCT to the substation ground before connecting any test cables.
The EZCT is supplied with a 20-foot X test cable and a 35-foot H cable. Only the X cable
connection is required to run the current transformer excitation test. The H and X cable
connection is required to run the transformer ratio test. A typical connection is shown in figure 3.

Figure 3 Typical EZCT Cable Connection

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Figure 4 Connection to CTs on Wye Transformer

Figure 5 Connection to CTs on a Delta Transformer

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Figure 6 Typical EZCT Connection to Multiple CTs

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6.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES
(Refer to tables 5 through 18)
WARNING
Do not change the voltage selector switch during a test. Failure to observe this may result in
the EZCT tripping the circuit breaker.

6.1 Run Test Procedure

The following test procedure describes the steps required for a CT Excitation and Turns Ratio
Test or a Turns Ratio Test only.

6.1.1 Run Excitation and Ratio test

When a user runs an excitation test, the EZCT applies an AC voltage to the CT secondary
winding. The user raises this AC voltage until the CT windings reach the saturation point. The
user then slowly lowers the test voltage back to zero volts. The voltage and current readings will
be recorded to plot the excitation curve. A typical excitation test contains a maximum of 32 data
points. There may be less than 32 data points depending on how quickly the voltage is lowered to
zero or because of the CT excitation curve characteristics.
The Knee point voltages (using IEEE 45, IEEE 30, ANSI 10/50 standards) are calculated and
printed on the tabulated report.
The CT turns ratio is measured using the voltage method. An AC voltage is applied to the CT
secondary winding. The induced voltage on the CT primary winding is then measured. The CT
turns ratio is the voltage ratio measured between the secondary and the primary windings.

The following procedure describes the steps to run a CT excitation and ratio test.
NOTE
The red HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT indicator is on when a test voltage is present at the X
terminals.

Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test

STEP ACTION DISPLAY
5-1 None. EZCT Main menu.
1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
2.SETUP 16:22:01
3.DIAGNOSTIC

5-2 Begin RUN TEST procedure: Press key # 1

(RUNTEST)onMAI NMENU.The“ Te st 1.EXCITATION & RATIO
Sel
ec t
ion”menuappe ar
s. 2.RATIO ONLY

5-3 Select Excitation & Ratio test by pressing

key#1.The“ SETVOLTAGERANGE” SET VTG RNG SELECTOR
menu appears.
“START”TO BEGI
N

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Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test (continued)

STEP ACTION DISPLAY
5-4 Select a test voltage range (50V, 200V,
1200V) with the test voltage range selector TURN VTG UP UNTIL CT
swi t
ch.Pr esst he“ START”ke yt obe gin SATURATES (2.0A MAX)
the excitation test.

5-5 Turn the voltage knob until the test current

displayed is about 2.0A. SET EXCITATION POINT
Press“ ENTER”t oc onfir
mt ha ttheCTha s “ENTER”TO CONTI NUE
been saturated. I = 2.1005 AMPS
V = 360.0 VAC

5-6 Slowly turn the voltage knob to zero.

S-L-O-W-L-Y
LOWERCURRENTNOW…
I = 0.020 AMPS
V = 0.3 VAC

5-7 When the excitation voltage reaches zero,

the “RUN RATI O TEST” me nu wi ll RUN RATIO TEST?
appear. 1.YES
2.NO

5-8 Run the transformer ratio test by pressing key

#1 (YES). XFMR NAME PLATE RAT.
1.YES
2.NO

5-9 To have the EZCT calculate the percentage

error, enter the transformer nameplate ratio ENTER PLATE RATIO
by pressing key #1 (YES).
0:

5-10 Enter the transformer nameplate ratio.

NOTE ENTER PLATE RATIO
Entert he“ hig hside”numbe rthe npr esst
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“ENTER”ke ytoe nterth
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Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test (continued)
STEP ACTION DISPLAY
5-11 To run the ratio test, turn the voltage knob to
set the test voltage to the desired value. SETRATI O VLTG NOW…
Thet ransfor me rratioi ss howna s“ RAT=” . “ENTER”TO ACCEPT
Wi ndi ngpol arityisi ndica t
edbya“ +”or“ -” Vx= 66.2 Vh=0.1504
sign in front of the ratio number. I=0.0110 RAT= +439.90
The excitation current and voltage are also
displayed on the LCD.
NOTE
A 5-90Vac excitation voltage (Vx) is
recommended for the turns ratio test.
5-12 Pre ssthe“ ENTER”ke yt oa cceptther a t
io.
PRINT TEST RESULTS?
1.YES
2.NO

5-13 Press key #1 (YES) to print the test report.

PRINTING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT……

5-14 None. Wait for the printer to finish printing

the test report. KEEP THIS TEST?
1.YES
2.NO

5-15 Press key #1 to keep the test results in

working memory. Continue on 5-16. TEST SAVED
NOTE
If the EZCT memory contains test data
fromapr evioust est,an“ Appe ndDa ta ”
message will be displayed. In this case, go
to 5-16A.
5-16A None. The EZCT allows the user to append
new test data to the previous test results (Key PREVIOUS DATA IN BUF.
#1) or clear out previous test data and start 1.APPEND PREV. DATA
with this new test data (key # 2). 2.CLEAR PREVIOUS DATA

5-16 Pressthe“ STOP”ke yt oc ontinue .

NOTE RUN ANOTHER TEST?
A record may contain up to 10 tests. 1.YES
2.NO

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Table 5 Run Excitation and Ratio Test (continued)
STEP ACTION DISPLAY
5-17 To run another test, press Key #1 (YES) and
return to step 5-3. SAVE THIS RECORD?
If testing is complete, press key #2 (NO). 1.YES
2.NO

5-18 Press key #1 (YES) to save the record. Test

record number will be displayed. RECORD NUMBER 3
If the user selects not to save test record HAS BEEN SAVED!
(Press key #2), a reminder message is shown
in 5-20.
NOTE
The EZCT will assign a record number for
the test record saved in FLASH EEPROM.

5-19 Press the STOP key to return to the main

menu. 1.RUN TEST 11/27/06
2.SETUP 09:45:00
3.DIAGNOSTIC

5-20 None. The user selected not to save the test

record; a reminder message is displayed ARE YOU SURE?
DATA WILL BE LOST!
1.DO NOT SAVE RECORD
2.SAVE RECORD

5-21 Press key #2 to save record. Continue on 5-

18 1.RUN TEST 11/27/06
Press key #1 to abort save record, the EZCT 2.SETUP 09:45:00
will return to MAIN MENU. 3.DIAGNOSTIC

NOTE
A typical test contains a excitation and turns ratio test. A record may contain 10 tests.
An EZCT will store 128 records.

This ends the RUN TEST procedure.

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Knee Point Voltage

ANSCI 10/50

CT Turns ratio
Test Results
Phase angle and
measurement

Figure 7 Typical EZCT Tabulated Report Printout

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Knee Point Marker

Figure 8 Typical EZCTExcitation Graph

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6.1.2 Run Ratio Only Test
The EZCT performs the CT turns ratio test using the voltage method. The EZCT can also
compare the CT measured ratio against the name plate ratio and generate the percentage error.
The percentage error is calculated as follows:

% Er
ror=[(
Mea
sur
edr
ati
o–Na
mepl
ater
ati
o)/
Namepl
ater
ati
o]x100%

The CT measured turns ratio and winding polarity is displayed on the LCD during test (see 6-4).
A typical turns ratio report is shows in Figure 9.

Table 6 Run Ratio Only Test

STEP ACTION DISPLAY
6-1 None. EZCT Main menu.
1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
2.SETUP 16:22:01
3.DIAGNOSTIC

6-2 Begin RUN TEST procedure: Press key # 1

(RUN TEST) on the MAIN MENU. 1.EXCITATION & RATIO
2.RATIO ONLY

6-3 Select Ratio Only Test by pressing key # 2.

XFMR NAME PLATE RAT.
1.YES
2.NO

6-4 To have the EZCT calculate the percentage

error, enter the transformer nameplate ratio ENTER PLATE RATIO
by pressing key #1 (YES).
0:

6-5 Enter the transformer nameplate ratio.

NOTE ENTER PLATE RATIO
Entert he“ hig hside”numbe rthe npr esst
he
“ENTER”ke ytoe nterth
e“ l
ows i
de ” 2200 : 5.0
numbe r.Pr essthe“ ENTER”ke ya g ai
nt o
confirm.

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Table 6 Run Ratio Only Test (continued)

STEP ACTION DISPLAY
6-6 To run the ratio test, turn the voltage knob
to set the test voltage to the desired value. SETRATI O VLTG NOW…
Thet r
ans forme rr ati
oi ss howna s“RAT “E NTE R”TO ACCEPT
=” .Wi ndi ngpol a ri
tyi sindi cat
e dbya“ +” Vx= 27.4 Vh=0.1370
or“ -”s ig
ni nf r
ontoft her ationumbe r. I=0.024 RAT= +200.02
The excitation current and voltage are also
displayed on the LCD.
NOTE
A 5-90Vac excitation voltage (Vx) is
recommended for the turns ratio test.
6-7 Pre sst he“ ENTER”ke yt oa cceptt he
ratio. PRINT TEST RESULTS?
1.YES
2.NO

6-8 Press key #1 (YES) to print the test

report. PRINTING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT……

6-9 None. Wait for the printer to finish

printing the test report. KEEP THIS TEST?
1.YES
2.NO

6-10 Press key #1 to keep test in working

memory. TEST SAVED
Press key #2 to skip this test result.

6-11 Pressthe“ STOP”ke yt oc ontinue .

NOTE RUN ANOTHER TEST?
A record may contain up to 10 tests. 1.YES
2.NO

6-12 To run another test, press Key #1 (YES)

and return to step 6-3. SAVE THIS RECORD?
If testing is complete, press key #2 (NO). 1.YES
2.NO

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STEP ACTION DISPLAY

6-13 Press key #1 (YES) to save the record.
RECORD NUMBER 3
NOTE
The EZCT will assign a record number for HAS BEEN SAVED!
the test record saved in FLASH EEPROM.
6-14 Press the STOP key to return to the Main
menu. 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
2.SETUP 16:25:00
3.DIAGNOSTIC

NOTE
A typical test contains an excitation and turns ratio test. A record may contain 10 tests.
An EZCT will store 128 records.

This ends the RUN RATIO ONLY TEST procedure.

Ratio % error

Figure 9 Ratio Only Test Report Printout

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6.2 EZCT Test Record ID
6.2.1 Enter Test Record ID Procedure
This procedure allows the user to enter the equipment identification information to be used with
the test record. Always enter the test record ID before starting a test.

Table 7 Enter Test Record ID Procedure

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
7-1 On the MAIN MENU, Press key # 2
(SETUP) to go to the Setup menu options 1.RECORD ID
(shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

7-2 Pr
esske
y#1t
ose
lec
t“RECORDI
D”
1.ENTER SHOT ID
2.LOAD ID FROM MEM
3.SHOT ID DIRECTORY

7-3 Press #1 key (ENTER SHOT ID) to begin

identification entry (begins with the COMPANY:
“COMPANY: ”i dentifi
ca t
ions cre e
n).

7-4 Enter the utility COMPANY name using

the alpha-numeric keypad. When finished, STATION:
press ENTER to store the data and go to the
“STATI ON: ”i de nt
if
ica
ti
ons creen.

7-5 Enter the utility STATION name using the

alpha-numeric keypad. When finished, CIRCUIT:
press ENTER to store the data and go to the
“CIRCUI T:”i denti
fi
cat
ionscreen.

7-6 Enter the utility CIRCUIT name using the

alpha-numeric keypad. When finished, MANUFACTURER:
press ENTER to store the data and go to the
“MANUFACTURER: ”identifi
cation
screen.
7-7 Enter the utility MANUFACTURER name
using the alpha-numeric keypad. When MODEL:
finished, press ENTER to store the data and
g otot he“ MODEL: ”i
de nti
fications creen.

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Table 7 Enter Test Record ID Procedure (continued)

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
7-8 Enter the utility MODEL name using the
alpha-numeric keypad. When finished, SERIAL NUMBER:
press ENTER to store the data and go to the
“SERI ALNUMBER: ”identificat
ions cre en.

7-9 Enter the utility SERIAL NUMBER using

the alpha-numeric keypad. When finished, COMMENTS:
press ENTER to store the data and go to the
“COMMENTS: ”i
denti
fi
cati
ons cre en.
7-10 Enter test COMMENTS using the alpha-
numeric keypad. When finished, press OPERATOR:
ENTER to store the data and go to the
“ OPERATOR: ”ident
if
icat
ions creen.
7-11 Enter the test OPERATOR name, using
alpha- numeric keypad When finished, press 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
ENTER to store the data and return to the 2.SETUP 16:27:00
MAIN MENU display. 3.DIAGNOSTIC

This completes the ENTER ID procedure.

NOTE
The EZCT will retain the test record ID in memory until it is changed by the operator.

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6.2.2 EZCT Test (Shot) Record ID Directory
The EZCT can store 10 test record IDs in its internal memory. The test record IDs are generated
by using the Current Transformer Analysis Software PC program. Once the test ID is generated,
it can be downloaded and stored in the EZCT via the RS-232C interface.
This feature allows the user to pre-program test record header information in the office for field
use. The user can quickly load test record header information from memory, rather than manually
entering the header information via the keypad.
Thef ollowingpr oce durepr intsa llthetestrecor dIDss t
oredi nt heEZCT’ sme mor y .

Table 8 Print Test Record ID Directory Procedure

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
8-1 On the MAIN MENU, Press key # 2
(SETUP) to go to the Setup menu options 1.RECORD ID
(shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

8-2 Pr
esske
y#1t
ose
lec
t“RECORDI
D”
1.ENTER SHOT ID
2.LOAD ID FROM MEM
3.SHOT ID DIRECTORY

8-3 Press key # 3 to print the shot ID directory.

The display will return to the MAIN MENU 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
after the directory is printed. 2.SETUP 16:27:00
3.DIAGNOSTIC

Test record ID directory is shown in figure 10.

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Figure 10 Test Record ID Directory Printout

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6.2.3 Load Test Record ID Procedure
The following procedure allows the operator to use a test record ID stored in memory. This
feature eliminates the time consuming task of entering test header information from the EZCT
keypad. Ten test record IDs can be stored in the EZCT memory. Test record IDs are generated by
using the using the Current Transformer Analysis Software PC program and down-loading them
to the EZCT.

Table 9 Load Test Record ID Directory Procedure

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
9-1 On the MAIN MENU, Press key # 2
(SETUP) to go to the Setup menu options 1.RECORD ID
(shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

9-2 Pr
esske
y#1t
ose
lec
t“RECORDI
D”
1.ENTER SHOT ID
2.LOAD ID FROM MEM
3.SHOT ID DIRECTORY

9-3 Press key # 2 to load the shot ID directory

into working memory. LOAD FLASH ID
NUMBER:

9-4 Enter the test record ID number then press

the“ ENTER”ke y. 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
The display will return to the MAIN MENU 2.SETUP 16:27:00
after the test record ID is loaded into 3.DIAGNOSTIC
working memory

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6.3 Restore Record Procedure
This procedure describes how to restore a test record residing in EZCT Flash EEPROM to
working memory. The user can then print the test record with the thermal printer.

NOTE
The EZCT can store up to 128 test records in the FLASH EEPROM.

Table 10 Review Record Procedure

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
10-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2 (SETUP)
to select the SETUP MENU options (shown 1.ENTER ID
at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3 RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

10-2 Pr
esske
y#3t
ose
lec
t“RESTORERECORD”
1.RESTORE RECORD
2.DIRECTORY
3.ERASE RECORD

10-3 Press key #1 to restore a record.

RESTORE RECORD

1.ENTER RECORD NUMBR

2.SCROLL TO SELECT

10-4 Press key #1 to enter the record number.

RESTORE RECORD
NUMBER:

10-5 Enter the record number using the number

keys. RECORD RESTORED!
Press the ENTER key to confirm. PRINT RECORD?
1.YES
2.NO

10-6 Press key #1 to print the test record with the

thermal printer. PRINT OPTIONS
Press key #2 to return to the MAIN MENU. 1.FULL DATA
2.ABBREVIATED DATA

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Table 10 Review Record Procedure (continued)
STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
10-7 Pre s
ske y#1t opr i
nta l
lofat estrec ord’s
data. A typical full data test record printout is PRINT REPORT
shown on figures 7 & 8. PLEASE WAIT ………. .
Press key #2 to print an abbreviated version
ofat estrec ord’sda ta.At ypi calabbr eviated
data test printout is shown in figures 11 &
12.

This completes the Restore Record Procedure.

6.4 Print Record Procedure

ThePr intRe cor dc omma nda ll
owst heus ert or e printate strepor tr esi
dingi ntheEZCT’ s
working memory. This feature allows the user to obtain multiple copies of a test report using the
built-in thermal printer. If more than one test is included in a test record, the excitation curves
will be combined and printed on one graph.
The user can print test record residing in EZCT working memory using the steps below.

Table 11 Print Record Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
11-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
1.ENTER ID
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU
2.PRINT RECORD
options (shown at right).
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

11-2 Press key #2 to select (PRINT RECORD)

PRINT OPTIONS
1.FULL DATA
2.ABBREVIATED DATA

11-3 Pres ske y#1t opr inta llofat estrec ord’s

data. A typical full data test record printout is
PRINTING REPORT
shown on figures 7 & 8.
PLEASEWAI T…….
Press key #2 to print an abbreviated version
ofat e strec ord’sda ta.At yp icalabbr eviat
e d
data test printout is shown in figures 11 &
12.

This completes the Print Record Procedure.

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Fi
gur
e11 Typi
calEZCT“
Abbr
evi
ated”Tabul
atedResul
tsPr
intOut

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Figure 12 Typical Graphic Results Print Out With Multiple Excitation Curves

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6.5 Print Test Record Directory Procedure
This procedure describes the steps to print the test record directory of test records stored in the
EZCT Flash EEPROM.
Table 12 Print Test Record Directory
STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
12-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU 1.ENTER ID
options (shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

12-2 Press key#3 (RESTORE RECORD)

1.RESTORE RECORD
2.DIRECTORY
3.ERASE RECORD

12-3 Press key #2 (DIRECTORY)

PRINT DIRECTORY

1.FULL DIRECTORY
2.SHORT DIRECTORY

12-4 Press key #1 (FULL DIRECTORY) to

generate a list of all the records stored in PRINTING DIRECTORY
memory
Press key # 2 (SHORT DIRECTORY) to
generate a list of the last 10 records stored
in memory.
Either option displays the PRINTING
DIRECTORY during printing. When the
printout is completed, the display returns to
the MAIN MENU.

This ends the Print Test Record Directory procedure.

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Figure 13 Typical Test Record Directory Printout

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6.6 Erase Test Record Procedure
Thispr oc
edur
ede sc
ribe
sthestepst
ode l
eteoneora
lloft
het
estr
ecor
dss
tor
edi
ntheEZCT’
s
Flash EEPROM.

Table 13 Erase Test Record Procedure

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
13-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU 1.ENTER ID
options (shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE
13-2 Press key #3 (RESTORE RECORD)
1.RESTORE RECORD
2.DIRECTORY
3.ERASE RECORD
13-3 Press key #3 (ERASE RECORD) to
display the ERASE RECORD menu of ERASE RECORD
options (shown at right). 1.ERASE SINGLE RECORD
2.ERASE ALL RECORDS

13-4 On the ERASE RECORD menu display,

press key #1 to erase a single record. ERASE RECORD
Go to step 13-6 to erase all test records. NUMBER: XX

13-5 Enter record number of the record to be

deleted then press the ENTER key to RECORD NUMBER: XX
confirm. Press the ENTER key again to ERASED!
return to the Main menu.
NOTE
Press the STOP key to abort.
13-6 Press key #2 to erase all records.
NOTE ERASE ALL RECORDS!
Press the STOP key to abort. Are you SURE?
“ENTER”TO CONTI NUE

13-7 Press ENTER key to confirm.

ERASING RECORDS
PLEASE WAIT

13-8 Press ENTER key to return to the Main

menu. RECORDS ERASED!

This ends the Erase Test Record procedure.

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6.7 Computer Interface Procedure
This procedure describes the steps to put the EZCT in computer interface mode. In this mode the
PC software can retrieve and store test records stored in the EZCT. It can also generate test
recordhe aderIDi nf orma ti
ona nddownl oa dthe mt obes t
oredintheEZCT’ sr ecordIDdi re c
tor
y.
The software can also setup and control the EZCT to run any test available from the Front Panel

Table 14 Computer Interface Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
14-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
1.ENTER ID
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU
2.PRINT RECORD
options (shown at right).
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

14-2 Press key #4 (NEXT PAGE)

1.COMPUTER CONTROL
2.SET TIME
3.KNEE POINT MARKER
4.SET Z PRINT ON/OFF

14-3 Press key #1 (COMPUTER CONTROL) to

place the EZCT unde rane xt
erna lPC’ s COMPUTER ITF MODE
control.
NOTE
To end the PC control mode, press the
STOP key. This will restore control to the
EZCT keypad and return the LCD to the
MAIN MENU display.

This ends the Computer Interface Procedure.

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6.8 Set EZCT Real Time Clock Procedures
This procedure describes the steps to set the EZCT real time clock.

Table 15 Set Clock Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
15-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU 1.ENTER ID
options (shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

15-2 Press key #4 (NEXT PAGE)

1.COMPUTER CONTROL
2.SET TIME
3.KNEE POINT MARKER
4.SET Z PRINT ON/OFF

15-3 Press key #2 (SET TIME)

ENTER
MM-DD-YY HH-MM-SS

15-3 Enter the month, day, year, hour, minute,

and seconds for the real-time clock. The 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
display will now return to the MAIN 2.SETUP 16:27:00
MENU. 3.DIAGNOSTIC

This completes the Set Clock procedure.

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6.9 Set Knee Point Marker
The knee point voltage marker printed on each excitation graph (see figures 8 & 10) can be set to
be either a IEEE-30 or IEEE-45 or ANSI 10/50 type marker.
The user can select which knee point marker to use with the following procedure.

Table 16 Set Knee Point Marker Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
1.ENTER ID
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU
2.PRINT RECORD
options (shown at right).
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

16-1 Press key #4 (NEXT PAGE)

1.COMPUTER CONTROL
2.SET TIME
3.KNEE POINT MARKER
4.SET Z PRINT ON/OFF
16-2 Press key #3 (KNEE POINT MARKER)
1.IEEE 30 DEGREE
2.IEEE 45 DEGREE
3.ASA 10%V  50%I

16-3 Press key #1, 2, or 3 to select the preferred

knee point marker type on the graph 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
printout. 2.SETUP 16:27:00
The display will now return to the MAIN 3.DIAGNOSTIC
MENU.

This completes the Set Knee Point Marker procedure.

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6.10 Print (Z) Impedance In The Tabulated Results
The user can select to have the CT impedance printed in the tabulated results. The impedance
values are the quotient of the excitation voltage divided by the current reading at each data point.
The user can turns on or off the impedance print out on the test report by using the following
procedures.

Table 17 Print Impedance Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
17-1 On the MAIN MENU, press key #2
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU 1.ENTER ID
options (shown at right). 2.PRINT RECORD
3.RESTORE RECORD
4.NEXT PAGE

17-2 Press key #4 (NEXT PAGE)

1.COMPUTER CONTROL
2.SET TIME
3.KNEE POINT MARKER
4.SET Z PRINT ON/OFF

17-3 Press key #4 (SET Z PRINT ON/OFF)

PRINT IMPEDANCE (Z)?
1.ON
2.OFF

17-4 Press key #1 to print the impedance.

Press key #2 to not print the impedance. 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
2.SETUP 16:27:00
The display will now return to the MAIN 3.DIAGNOSTIC
MENU.

This ends the Print Impedance procedure.

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Figure 14 Tabulated Report with Impedance Print Out

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6.11 Diagnostic
The EZCT diagnostic mode allows the user to view the EZCT excitation voltage (Vx), excitation
current (Ix) outputs and the H input voltage (Vh) simultaneously on the display. This feature
allows the user to trouble shoot a connection problem to a CT or to verify the EZCT excitation
voltage and current readings against external meters.
The EZCT will turn off the excitation output voltage after 1 minute while in this mode.

NOTE
Both pairs of X1 and X2 cables must be connected to the excitation voltage (Vx), and the H1 &
H2 cables must be connected to sense the Vh voltage in order for this mode to work properly.

Table 18 EZCT Diagnostic Procedures

STEP ACTION EZCT DISPLAY
18-1 From the main menu, press key #3
(DIAGNOSTIC) CAUTION! CABLE WILL
BE ENERGIZED!
“ENTER”TO CONTI NUE

18-2 Pr
esst
he“
ENTER”ke
y
DIAGNOSTIC
Vx=0.0 Ix=0.0000
Vh=0.0 00
“STOP”TO EXI T

18-3 Turn the Voltage Control knob to raise the Vx

voltage. DIAGNOSTIC
Vx=100.0 Ix=0.0050
Vh=0.0100
“STOP”TO EXI T

18-4 Pr
esst he“
STOP”ke
ytoe
xitt
heDi
agnos
ti
c
Mode. 1.RUN TEST 07/06/06
2.SETUP 16:27:00
3.DIAGNOSTIC

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APPENDIX A

EZCT and EZCT-10Troubleshooting Guide

Item Symptom Possible Problem Solution

1 Turns ratio reading is 1. No H cable connection. 1. Check for H cable connection.
incorrect 2. No excitation voltage 2. Turn on X voltage.
2 Cannot saturate CT Excitation voltage range is Turn voltage knob to zero and
too low. change voltage selection.

3 See voltage on Open connection to CT Check CT connection

display but current secondary winding.
reading remains at 0A
4 Can raise current but EZCT excitation voltage Check for CT shorting block in
the voltage reading connected to a short. circuit
remains at 0V
5 No output voltage on Broken X cables Check X1 & X2 cables.
the display

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